I've been taking meclizine for about a month, for vertigo. At about the same time I've been having skin break-outs. It doesn't state this as a side-effect at all, but it's the only thing I can attribute the break-outs too. Is this a possibility? Has anyone else experienced this?
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8 Oct 2010
Skin break-outs have not been documented with Meclizine, however the other side effects could be; some common side effects:
Drowsiness; dry mouth.
Some severe side effects occur when using Meclizine:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
Read more: http://www.drugs.com/sfx/meclizine-side-effects.html#ixzz11kDigAYY
This could be due to some allergic reactions, please check it with your doc/pharmacist who prescribed the med, take care, be well & safe.
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thank you. i did ask the pharmacist if it could be an allergic reaction. she said there wasn't any mention of skin reactions of this nature. However, I am going to talk to my doctor at my next visit. thanks again :)
Most welcome, do let me know for information sakes, please.